Category: Big Kids
Want a quiet nature-based holiday park on the NSW South Coast that families, couples and older travellers love? Hello Holiday Haven Swan Lake! Located in Cudmirrah in the Shoalhaven, Holiday Haven Swan Lake is a super peaceful setting, with clean amenities and relaxed community atmosphere. Families, couples and grey nomads all happily mingle here, coming […]
Discover the best things to do for teenagers in Wollongong & Illawarra, including parks, events and activities. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we are your local guide to the best kids’ activities, events and places to go in Wollongong and Illawarra. As a local mum with three kids, I’ve shortcut you to the best, free, […]
Discover Illawarra’s best things to do with kids this weekend & month. Parents Guide Illawarra is the ultimate guide to kids and family fun. You can choose from family-friendly events, outdoor attractions, playgrounds, educational experiences, playcentres and school holiday activities. Read where to eat with kids, walk with kids, and swim with kids, Written by […]
Discover Wollongong & Shellharbour restaurants, cafes, clubs and dining with play areas and playgrounds. Parent’s Guide Illawarra has researched the best family-friendly dining & restaurants in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra. Discover dining options with indoor playgrounds, outdoor play options and kid-friendly dining. Keep the whole family happy and have a night off the dishes! Parents […]
Discover the best playgrounds, parks and beaches in Shellharbour and surrounds including Oak Flats, Barrack Heights & more. Plus the best things to do with kids in and around Shellharbour & Shellcove. It’s an incredible place for family’s and kids to live, explore and enjoy! We’ll short cut you to where to take kids and […]
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love kids’ birthday parties. So, we’ve found the best outdoor party spots with playgrounds, shade, and picnic tables (and most have BBQ facilities) in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Look no further; we have done all the research for you and have all you need right here (and in the […]
The BEST free things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low cost ways […]
Parents Guide Illawarra is keen to raise awareness about Autism, ASD, ADHD and Neurodivergent support and expertise in the Wollongong. Whether you need to know what behavioural differences in children you should be concerned about – or how to get an Autism or ADHD Assessment and diagnosis in Wollongong, we have you covered. Plus ASD […]
Looking for After School Kids Classes & Activities near me? Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to Wollongong kids classes, after school programs and fun activities for all ages. The benefits of extracurricular activities for kids are many. Including; improved academic and creative skills, developing personal interests and passions, better strength and co-ordination, increased self-esteem, […]
Looking for holiday parks, caravan parks or cabins with availability over Christmas, New Year or January 2026 on the South Coast NSW? Parents Guide Illawarra has discovered these amazing Holiday Haven parks with accommodation still available for summer school holidays. Rare as hen’s teeth, these will get snapped up. So hurry, nab your beach cabin […]